Pet import requirements for Tunisia
What Tunisia asks for before a dog or cat can enter — the microchip, the rabies work, the permit and the paperwork — and how far ahead you need to start. We handle all of it on a move we arrange.
Import rules change, and they change without notice. Last verified 2026-01-12 by the country-profile service Furry Freight uses; profile last updated 2026-01-12. Confirm every requirement with the authority named below, or with us on (424) 421-1650, before you book a flight or start any vet work.
Tunisia at a glance
| Requirement | For Tunisia |
|---|---|
| Microchip | Tunisia does not require that your pet be identified with a pet microchip, but it is recommended that you microchip your pet and register your contact in formation prior to… |
| Rabies | Your pet must be vaccinated for rabies between 30 days and 12 months prior to entering the country |
| Rabies antibody test Not required | Not required |
| Import permit Not required | Not required for a personal pet |
| Quarantine | None on arrival |
| Customs clearance | Strongly advised |
| Agent at destination | Strongly advised |
Where this fits in the timeline. The order matters more than the effort: a rabies vaccination given before the microchip was implanted does not count in most regimes, and a titer test drawn too early restarts a waiting period. On a move we handle, we check your pet's existing dates against these rules on the free consultation before anything is booked.
The detail
No quarantine upon arrival. Tunisia, of ficially the Republic of Tunisia, is the northernmost country in Africa.
Import requirements
State Vet endorsed Health Certificate within 10 days of departure.
Original veterinarian documentation.
Identification and microchip
Tunisia does not require that your pet be identified with a pet microchip, but it is recommended that you microchip your pet and register your contact in formation prior to traveling as a means of identification should your pet be lost or separated from you.
Rabies and vaccinations
Your pet must be vaccinated for rabies between 30 days and 12 months prior to entering the country.
Your pet must be vaccinated for rabies between 30 days and 12 months prior to entering the country.
5-in-1 for dogs and Felocell for cats must be older than 30 days and not more than 1 year prior to departure.
Tests and treatments
No blood test required. A rabies titer test is not required to enter Tunisia from any country.
A ticks and tapeworm treatment is not required prior to entering Tunisia but is recommended due to availability of these products in the country.
Health certificate and permits
A Veterinary Health Certificate for Tunisia (EU version) must be completed by a licensed veterinarian in your originating country just prior to travel. Health Certificate must show proof of rabies vaccination at least 30 days prior to travel.
An import permit is not needed when entering Tunisia with a personal pet.
State Vet endorsed Health Cerftificate.
All original Veterinarian documentation.
Quarantine
No quarantine upon arrival.
Restrictions and banned breeds
Pets must enter Tunisia via Tunisia International Airport. Pets can enter in the cabin, as checked baggage or air cargo.
The following breeds are not permitted in Tunisia - Pitbull, Rottweiler, Tosa or Mastiff Breeds.
Customs, agents, and airports
Highly Recommended
Tunis-Carthage International Airport: IATA/TUN
Pets will only be accepted into Tunisia at Carthage International Airport.
No quarantine upon arrival.
Export notes
Export procedures may vary depending on country of destination.
Other pets / CITES / extra rules
If your pet is not a dog, cat or ferret, and especially if it is a turtle or parrot, you should verify that it is not protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). You will need to apply for additional permits if this is the case.
Birds, in vertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibia, mammals such as rodents and rabbits are not subject to requirements of rabies vaccination, but may have to meet other requirements and should have a health certificate to enter Tunisia. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further in formation from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination.
Your pet must be vaccinated for rabies between 30 days and 12 months prior to entering the country.
5-in-1 for dogs and Felocell for cats must be older than 30 days and not more than 1 year prior to departure.
A Veterinary Health Certificate for Tunisia (EU version) must be completed by a licensed veterinarian in your originating country just prior to travel.
Official contacts
Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries, Tunisia
Acronym: MARHP
Website: http://www.agriculture.tn
Institutional email: dgpa.suiviprojet@yahoo.fr
Contact person: Asma Bousdra
Contact email: asma_bousdira@yahoo.fr
Ministry of Agriculture
30 Avenue Alain Savary
Tunis, Tunisia
1002
Tel: +216 1 681-654
Fax: +216 1 890-391
Current as of JUly 2024
Disclaimer
Import rules change without much warning. Confirm every vaccine date, test, permit, and crate routing with the destination veterinary authority before you travel. This page is a planning brief for Furry Freight customers, last checked against the IPATA country profile dated 2026-01-12.
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Questions about moving a pet to Tunisia
Does my dog or cat need a microchip for Tunisia?
Tunisia does not require that your pet be identified with a pet microchip, but it is recommended that you microchip your pet and register your contact in formation prior to…
From the country profile, last verified 2026-01-12.
What rabies vaccination does Tunisia require?
Your pet must be vaccinated for rabies between 30 days and 12 months prior to entering the country
Is a rabies antibody (titer) test needed for Tunisia?
Not required
A titer test is the single most common reason a move takes months rather than weeks, because the waiting period runs from the blood draw.
Do I need an import permit to bring a pet into Tunisia?
Not required for a personal pet
Will my pet be quarantined on arrival in Tunisia?
None on arrival